Permanent placement through agency?

I'm just curious about how it works if you get placed permanently at a facility through a staffing/travel nursing agency, as opposed to finding and applying to a job independently. Do you owe the agency anything? Is your job more/less secure by going through them? Do you technically work for the agency or the hospital?

Thanks!
I've been wondering the same. Some of the websites seem too good to be true. Have any of y'all had any experience with this?
My only experience with any agency as a new grad, was advice from them. They wouldn't have anything to do with me until I got a year-two experience under my belt. They all told me to call them then. Even though I went to a great school, got great grades, etc...They can't risk placing you if you can't perform the job. They know that nursing school doesn't give you the skills. Had me in tears when the market froze in my area forcing me to relocate. Is this what you meant?ChloeRN-BSN, BA
I'm just curious about how it works if you get placed permanently at a facility through a staffing/travel nursing agency, as opposed to finding and applying to a job independently. Do you owe the agency anything? Is your job more/less secure by going through them? Do you technically work for the agency or the hospital?
Quote from aerlinneli'm just curious about how it works if you get placed permanently at a facility through a staffing/travel nursing agency, as opposed to finding and applying to a job independently. do you owe the agency anything? is your job more/less secure by going through them? do you technically work for the agency or the hospital?thanks!